Master in Molecular Microbiology, Research focus
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Schedule
regular course
- ECTS Credits 120
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Code Name Staff Th.+Ex. Credits/Block 1 2 3 SBIOM104 Intensive Integrated Practical Courses 80h ex. SMMMM123 Scientific Writing 22h th. SMMMM124 Research Initiation (Biblio and/or Lab Work) SMMMM201 Master Thesis SMMMM202 Internship (Research Lab/Industry) -
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Code Name Staff Th.+Ex. Credits/Block 1 2 3 SMMMM110 Microbiology Basics 30h th. SMMMM115 Applied and Synthetic Microbiology 22h th. SMMMM116 Genomics and bioinformatics 22h th. + 15h ex. -
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Code Name Staff Th.+Ex. Credits/Block 1 2 3 SBIOM201 Parasitology 15h th. SMMMM111 Bacteriology 22h th. SMMMM114 Eukaryotic Microogranisms 22h th. SVETM209 <unknown> 15h th.
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Code Name Staff Th.+Ex. Credits/Block 1 2 3 SMMMM122 Microbial interactions and communities 15h th. SMMMM119 Bacterial Stress Response and Signalling 15h th. SMMMM120 Pathogens and Epidemiology 22h th. SMMMM121 Antibiotics, from Origin to Resistance 15h th. SMMMM125 Chemistry of the bacterial cell 15h th. SBIOM132 Bacterial Genetics 22h th. SBIOM136 Bacterial Cell Biology 22h th.
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Code Name Staff Credits Hours/Quarter 1 2 SBIOM104 Intensive Integrated Practical Courses 3 80h ex. SMMMM123 Scientific Writing 3 22h th. SMMMM124 Research Initiation (Biblio and/or Lab Work) 21 -
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Code Name Staff Credits Hours/Quarter 1 2 SMMMM110 Microbiology Basics 4 30h th. SMMMM115 Applied and Synthetic Microbiology 3 22h th. SMMMM116 Genomics and bioinformatics 4 22h th. + 15h ex. -
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Code Name Staff Credits Hours/Quarter 1 2 SBIOM201 Parasitology 2 15h th. SMMMM111 Bacteriology 3 22h th. SMMMM114 Eukaryotic Microogranisms 3 22h th. SVETM209 <unknown> 2 15h th.
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Code Name Staff Credits Hours/Quarter 1 2 SMMMM122 Microbial interactions and communities 2 15h th. SMMMM119 Bacterial Stress Response and Signalling 2 15h th. SMMMM120 Pathogens and Epidemiology 3 22h th. SMMMM121 Antibiotics, from Origin to Resistance 2 15h th. SMMMM125 Chemistry of the bacterial cell 2 15h th. SBIOM132 Bacterial Genetics 2 22h th. SBIOM136 Bacterial Cell Biology 2 22h th.
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Code Name Staff Credits Hours/Quarter 1 2 SMMMM201 Master Thesis 30 SMMMM202 Internship (Research Lab/Industry) 30
Admission requirements
Si vous avez un diplôme belge
ACCÈS DIRECT
- bachelier en sciences biologiques ;
- master en sciences biologiques.
ACCÈS SUR DOSSIER
- bachelier en sciences biomédicales ;
- bachelier en médecine vétérinaire ;
- bachelier en sciences de l'ingénieur, orientation bioingénieur.
- titulaire d'un diplôme délivré hors Union européenne.
Pour les admissions en master, il y a lieu de prendre contact avec le service des inscriptions.
Si vous avez un diplôme non belge
If you have a degree from an institution outside of Belgium, you will need to complete and return the admissions request form before 30 September (31 March for students from outside the European Union). Your level of English (minimum B2) must be confirmed by an official English certificate or through the online interview with the jury.
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Students with a first degree obtained in Belgium
DIRECT ACCESS
- Bachelor in Biology;
- Master in Biology;
ACCESS BY APPLICATION
- Bachelor in Biomedical Sciences;
- Bachelor in Veterinary Medicine;
- Bachelor in Engineering orientation Bioengineering;
- Holder of a diploma delivered outside of European Union.
For admission to Masters degrees, please contact the Admission Service.
Students with a first degree obtained outside of Belgium
If you have a degree from an institution outside of Belgium, you will need to complete and return the admissions request form before 30 September (31 March for students from outside the European Union). Your level of English (minimum B2) must be confirmed by an official English certificate or through the online interview with the jury.
Description
The Master in Molecular Microbiology (MMM) is a research-oriented (120 credits) Masters programme offered entirely in English. The integration of the MMM within a European joint programme in association with Aix-Marseille University and Marburg Phillips-Universität promotes international mobility and provides access to a wide range of scientific expertise at two of the most prestigious European Bacteriology Research Institutes.
Semester 1
The first semester is devoted to general and specialised microbiology courses taught by scientists from academia and from industry who address the essential elements of Molecular Microbiology with a particular emphasis on bacteriology. The student will have the opportunity to use active learning methods such as Problem-Based Learning (PBL), inverted classrooms and integrated practical courses. The student will also be offered the possibility to attend local and national scientific conferences.
Semesters 2-4
The final 3 semesters are dedicated to research projects in 2-3 research groups within UNamur and at partner laboratories.
In the second semester, the emphasis is on acquiring technical skills in Molecular Microbiology and the basics of scientific writing. The focus remains on these skills during the third semester in the context of your thesis, during which you will develop your autonomy and scientific communication.
During the last semester, the student will have the opportunity to carry out a professional internship in industry or in an academic research laboratory abroad.
International mobility and openness
The integration of the MMM within a European joint programme in association with Aix-Marseille University and Marburg Phillips-Universität promotes international mobility and provides access to a wide range of scientific expertise at two of the most prestigious European Bacteriology Research Institutes.
Teaching methods
- The MMM is offered entirely in English, thereby facilitating and promoting international student mobility.
- The student will learn cutting-edge technical approaches to cellular and molecular microbiology, biochemistry and bioinformatics applied to microbes.
- The student will have access to dynamic research groups in Molecular Microbiology.
- Invited lecturers will introduce the student to the industry and to the hospital world.
- The MMM is part of a European joint programme in Molecular Microbiology.
Terms and conditions of organisation
Lectures during the first semester are organised according to a specific sequence starting with a Microbiology Basics course, which aims to fill potential gaps in background knowledge. You will then attend core Microbiology courses before beginning topics in Bacteriology. This sequence will gradually bring the focus towards more specialised courses.
Aims and objectives
Studying MICROBES is crucial to tackle future challenges to human and animal health (multi-drug and antibiotic resistance; microbiota dysbiosis; emerging microbial pathogens), pollution (bioremediation; green energy) and biotechnology (synthetic microbiology and micro-biotechnology; food microbiology).
Unique in Belgium, this Master in Molecular Microbiology (MMM) provides the opportunity to study the microbial world in the context of basic and applied research, allowing the student to face all these important challenges of the 21st century.
Objectives:
- to understand and tackle a large diversity of molecular processes underlying microbial interactions with their environment;
- to manage the technical and conceptual aspects of a research project in Molecular Microbiology (project design, experimental strategies, critical data analysis, discussion and communication);
- to show a deep interest for international mobility and collaboration with international research groups.
Assessment
Various evaluation methods are used such as multiple-choice tests, oral evaluations, conference reports, analyses and presentations of scientific articles, literature reviews, poster presentations and group presentations.